In recent football matches, several quick goals have set the tone early in their respective games. Here are some notable instances:

• Marlin Coast Rangers vs. Stratford Dolphins (2025): Crios O’Hare scored just 3.68 seconds into the match, marking the fastest goal in Australian soccer. en.wikipedia.org
• Liverpool vs. Southampton (March 8, 2025): Mohamed Salah netted two penalties to secure a 3-1 victory for Liverpool. theguardian.com
• Brighton vs. Fulham (March 8, 2025): João Pedro’s late penalty ensured Brighton’s 2-1 win over Fulham. theguardian.com
• Hibernian vs. Hearts (March 3, 2025): Jack Iredale’s powerful half-volley secured a 2-1 win for Hibs over Hearts, lifting them to third place in the Premiership. thetimes.co.uk